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Saturday, 29 November 2025
Friday, 28 November 2025
#PARADESISYNAGOGUE
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The interior of the Paradesi Synagogue in Jew Town, Kochi. It is the oldest active Jewish synagogue in the Commonwealth, built in 1568.
Key features visible are:
-Ornate gold-plated pulpit (Bimah) in the center
-Famous Belgian crystal chandeliers
-Hand-painted blue-and-white Chinese floor tiles
Wooden benches and high windows typical of traditional synagogue design
This synagogue reflects the rich heritage of the Cochin Jewish community in Kerala.
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Thursday, 27 November 2025
#ARCHAEOLOGICALDISPLAYSTONEINSOUTHINDIA
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An archaeological display of stone bead–making. It illustrates the different stages involved in making stone beads, including:
Stone raw material – unprocessed stones collected from nature
Stone debitage – stone chips and waste produced during cutting and shaping
Stone bead blank – roughly shaped bead pieces
Stone bead rough-out – partially finished beads
Finished stone beads – polished and ready for use. Such displays are commonly found in archaeological museums or excavation reports to explain ancient bead-manufacturing technology, especially from early historical or prehistoric periods in South India.
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025
#GAULISHAMPHORAANCIENT
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A Gaulish amphora — an ancient clay storage jar used in antiquity.
A two-handled ceramic vessel with a narrow neck and rounded body
Commonly used by ancient Gaul and Roman-era cultures. Storage and transport of wine, oil, grains, or other liquids Often used in trade and daily life in ancient Europe. Dates roughly from the Roman period (around 1st century BCE–3rd century CE). Important archaeological artifact indicating ancient commerce and pottery traditions.
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Tuesday, 25 November 2025
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The Container cargo port with a large container ship docked beside massive blue gantry cranes used for loading and unloading shipping containers. The scene is taken from the waterfront during sunset, with reflections on the water and small boats passing nearby. It appears to be a busy maritime shipping terminal in Cochin Port.
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Monday, 24 November 2025
#CHINESEFISHINGNETS
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The famous Chinese Fishing Nets (Cheena Vala) at Fort Kochi, Kerala, captured during a beautiful sunset, with birds resting on the wires and fishing nets silhouetted against the colorful and wonderful sky.
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